- Current
- 0
- Violations
- 0
- Corrections
- 0
- Inspections
- 17
- Failures
- 1
- Pests
- 0
Last Inspection
Dec 27, 2019, 12:00 AMNo ViolationsOut of Business
Dec 27, 2019Out of Business
No ViolationsNo Violations During This Inspection
Violation Categories
🧹Facility Maintenance & Cleanliness24
🍴Equipment & Utensils18
🐀Pest Activity12
🌡️Food Temperature & Holding8
🧼Personal Hygiene & Handwashing5
🚰Plumbing & Water3
Inspection Timeline
Jan 15, 20253 violationsFailed
Sep 3, 20241 violation · 2 correctionsPass
Apr 22, 20245 violationsFailed
Nov 8, 2023No violationsPass
+17 more inspections available
Inspection data sourced from official Chicago health department records.
🐛 Report an issueFrequently Asked Questions
Has Balena passed its last health inspection?
Balena's most recent inspection result was "Out of Business" on December 27, 2019.
How many health violations does Balena have?
Balena has a clean record with no health violations across 17 inspections.
How often is Balena inspected?
Balena has been inspected 17 times. Health inspections in Chicago are conducted by the local health department, typically 1-3 times per year.
Has Balena ever failed a health inspection?
Yes, Balena has failed 1 out of 17 health inspections (6% failure rate).
Does Balena have rats, cockroaches, or other pests?
No, Balena has no pest-related citations on record across 17 inspections. No evidence of rats, mice, cockroaches, or insects was found.
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